[Cboldt]

I would, however, be very surprised if the Right manages to kill the Miers nomination that we could then get an even "more proven" conservative on the Court. It's possible, but not likely in my opinion.

If judical conservatism can't win on the merits (be overt), then it is DOA.

My concern is that once blood is in the water, the Left will then have a strategy to show the Right that NO nominee is "good enough," and thus, rather than taking away the RINO votes, actually kill us on the other end.

This nomination put the blood in the water, my friend. The GOP showed weakness, and now is trying to cover its ass.

[LS]

Regardless of who put the "blood in the water," the Left is thrilled that this is happening, and we're just, to mix metaphors, pouring gas on the fire. Not very bright in my opinion. So we are trading a "sure" vote for a "surer" vote?